A tortoise-shaped lacquer kobako (small box) Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century Realistically modeled as a tortoise, the surface finished to resemble the animal's shell and pebbly skin, the top of the shell removable to reveal the gold nashiji inner compartment 5 1/4in (13.5cm) long
A tortoise-shaped lacquer kobako (small box) Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century Realistically modeled as a tortoise, the surface finished to resemble the animal's shell and pebbly skin, the top of the shell removable to reveal the gold nashiji inner compartment 5 1/4in (13.5cm) long
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